December 13, 2023 at 05:36AM Ukraine’s largest telecom operator, Kyivstar, was hit by a cyber attack, causing disruptions in mobile and internet services. The attack, linked to the conflict with Russia, led to nationwide impacts. While the company works to restore services, it assured compensation for affected users and warned against potential scams. Meanwhile, pro-Russia … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 05:30PM Kyivstar, the largest mobile network operator in Ukraine, suffered a massive cyberattack disrupting mobile and internet communications for millions. CEO Oleksandr Komarov attributed the attack to the war with Russia, impacting its IT infrastructure and air raid alert system. The attack is believed to be the largest in the history … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 10:47AM Ukraine’s largest telecom provider, Kyivstar, suffered a cyberattack impacting over 25 million subscribers, causing mobile and internet service disruption. The company attributed the attack to hackers, involving law enforcement. There’s speculation of Russian involvement amid the ongoing conflict. Subscribers can access Vodafone Ukraine’s roaming services, and utilize internal roaming during … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 10:54AM Law enforcement agencies from seven countries partnered with Europol and Eurojust to dismantle a major ransomware operation based in Ukraine. A raid resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old ringleader and four accomplices, with more arrests made earlier this year. The cybercriminals targeted organizations worldwide, disrupting operations and causing losses … Read more
November 10, 2023 at 07:51AM Russian hackers Sandworm targeted a Ukrainian electrical substation, causing a brief power outage in October 2022. The attack involved using OT-level living-off-the-land techniques and a variant of CaddyWiper malware. The exact initial vector remains unclear, but the incident highlights Sandworm’s ongoing efforts to disrupt Ukraine’s power grid. Asset owners globally … Read more
October 17, 2023 at 02:09AM Between May and September 2023, at least 11 telecommunication service providers in Ukraine were targeted by threat actors. The attacks, carried out under the name UAC-0165, caused service interruptions for customers. The attackers used reconnaissance and exploitation techniques from previously compromised servers, employing specialized programs for credential theft and remote … Read more
October 16, 2023 at 02:08PM The Russian hacking group known as ‘Sandworm’ has compromised eleven telecommunication service providers in Ukraine between May and September 2023, according to a report by Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA). The hackers interfered with communication systems, causing service interruptions and potential data breaches. Sandworm used various tactics, including phishing … Read more
October 13, 2023 at 11:24AM A new cyber attack campaign called PEAPOD has targeted EU military personnel and political leaders working on gender equality. Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has attributed the attacks to a threat actor known as Void Rabisu, which is associated with Cuba ransomware. The group conducts both financial motivated and espionage attacks, … Read more